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Two domestic cats in Washington state have been infected with bird flu after eating raw pet food.
The state Department of Agriculture confirmed the virus in both animals based on test …
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By: Laurel Demkovich / The Washington State Standard
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2/26/25
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Plans to offer free breakfast and lunch to all public school students in Washington appear shaky ahead of a Friday deadline in the state Legislature.
About 70% of students in the state’s …
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By Bill Lucia / The Washington State Standard
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2/26/25
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When Kristopher Shook was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at age 42, his only concern was beating it, no matter the cost. As a result, he accumulated hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt.
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By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero / The Washington State Standard
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2/26/25
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A bill that would increase the amount of local property tax collections allowed by school districts in Washington state passed the House Finance Committee on Tuesday.
House Bill 1356 , sponsored …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/26/25
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A bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature this session seeks to address concerns over the presence of driverless vehicles on the road and whether they should be allowed to operate with no …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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2/26/25
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A bill “making the estate tax more progressive” in Washington state received a public hearing Tuesday in the House Finance Committee.
House Bill 2019 is sponsored by Rep. Chipalo …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/26/25
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Passions ran high at a Monday afternoon public hearing before the Senate Transportation Committee on a bill to expand gun-free zones in Washington state.
Substitute Senate Bill 5098 would …
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By Brett Davis / The Center Square
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2/26/25
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The way Washington residents recycle is up for debate in the state Legislature as lawmakers look for ways to keep more waste out of landfills.
Bills to study the state’s system, …
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By Laurel Demkovich / The Washington State Standard
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2/26/25
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Washington Democrats are looking at taxing storage units as a way to help bridge the state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall and raise new money for housing.
House Bill 1907 …
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By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero / The Washington State Standard
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2/26/25
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Rainier has a new food option with the opening of DARA Mexican Food, a trailer located at 112 Binghamton St. next to Design N Signs.
Upon opening on Feb. 10, owners Amador Rodriguez and America …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/25/25
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When Emily McIntire was a student teacher for Nora Sutherland eight years ago, she jokingly asked the since-retired Yelm High School special education teacher if she could have the program she …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/25/25
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FFA students from Yelm and Tenino high schools stood in front of the Thurston County Board of Commissioners and citizens in attendance Tuesday, Feb. 18, and shared how the program has influenced and …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/25/25
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Three local leaders in Thurston County joined the Board of County Commissioners for its proclamation of February as Black History Month Tuesday, Feb. 18, to tell stories highlighting the impact of …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/25/25
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Friday, Feb. 28
YHS Choir fundraising dinner
The YHS Choir Boosters Committee continues its fundraising efforts for Yelm High School’s choir program’s upcoming trip to Carnegie …
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2/25/25
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Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively.
A look back at this week, 45 years ago
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2/25/25
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When Casey Dobbins posted in the Yelm and Surrounding Areas Facebook group asking if anyone would be interested in seeing a park for remote control cars in town, he didn’t expect to see …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/25/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Lt. Mike Brooks confirmed on Monday, Feb. 24, that four people were arrested on Thursday, Feb. 13, near the 15700 block of 153rd Avenue SE in rural Yelm, …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/25/25
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The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is turning to the community for help in a recent lewd conduct incident near 18800 Eighth Ave. E.
According to a Facebook post by the agency, a male …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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2/25/25
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With the emotional rollercoaster of WIAA’s Mat Classic settling, the state’s next generation of wrestlers took the mats inside of the Tacoma Dome in a “celebration of …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/25/25
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As Yelm High School’s choir program’s trip to New York City on May 8 and performance inside Carnegie Hall on May 11 draws closer, the YHS Choir Boosters Committee continues to raise money …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/25/25
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